Ingredients
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- 2 cups rice
- 2 cups black beans
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and beans under cold water.
- In a pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Add the rinsed rice and beans to the pot and stir well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Cook for about 20-25 minutes until the rice and beans are tender.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the vegetable broth is plant-based.
- Adjust the spices to taste for preferred heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ghanaian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg